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BF03 PVN

2003 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

113,181 mi
Last recorded113,181 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Jaguar S-type74,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 PVN
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2024 113,181 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 112,998 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material - Front to rear pipes, above the undertrays (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2021 112,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

plastic covers fitted underbody, preventing full inspection.

Fail 15 Nov 2021 112,230 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

plastic covers fitted underbody, preventing full inspection.

Pass 17 Nov 2020 111,617 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 110,888 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 109,460 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 109,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 109,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 108,099 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 106,513 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 106,444 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 104,422 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 102,395 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2013 99,838 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 97,274 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 94,659 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 92,926 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 92,926 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 86,727 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Nov 2009 86,727 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 82,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 75,386 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 68,023 miles

front and rear discs lipped

Pass 29 Mar 2006 44,428 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar S-type?

Based on 942,176 MOT tests across 62,116 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
4,736
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
62,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,168
Brake pipe excessively corroded 20,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,128
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17,876
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,617
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BF03 PVN is a 2003 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2003 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 74,810 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar S-type fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF03 PVN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar S-type typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Jaguar S-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF03 PVN is a 2003 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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